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Colombia’s escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election

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June 20, 2026

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Colombia’s escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election

My brother was murdered for not paying an extortion payment...in front of his children, Edilma Martinez Flores said at a support centre for displaced people in Bogotá.

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How other outlets are covering this story

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BERNAMA

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· Jun 22, 2026

Business : Colombia's Razor Sharp Presidential Race Sparks Dispute Over Vote Count

Business : Colombia's Razor Sharp Presidential Race Sparks Dispute Over Vote Count

PolitiFact

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· Jun 25, 2026

Colombia's fast voting results aren't proof of cheating in California elections

Why Colombia, California elections don’t compare

CNN

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· Jun 26, 2026

What Colombia’s new president means for the fight against drugs

Colombia is entering a pivotal new chapter after the election of right-wing populist Abelardo de la Espriella, whose victory could reshape the country’s approach to conflict, security and the drug trade. CNN’s Stefano Pozzebon reports on the people living at the center of Colombia’s unresolved fight against armed groups. 0:00 The dangerous legacy of a long-running drug war 3:23 How Colombia’s drug war shaped the presidential election 5:12 How the government fights the drug trade Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Columbia #election #News

Breakthrough News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump’s far-right pick set to win in Colombia | w/ Zoe Alexandra

Colombia just had one of the closest, most contested elections in its history. Rania Khalek , June 23, 2026

DW News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Will Colombia Elect a Far-Right President? | DW News

Colombia is voting in a runoff election, but this vote is about more than politics. Both candidates have been shaped by the country’s violent past with paramilitary groups. One built his career fighting them, the other defended their leaders. With violence rising again, voters now face a stark choice: negotiate peace, or crack down hard. So how did Colombia get here… and what happens next? Chapters: 00:00 Colombia's most violent election in decades 03:55 How the candidates were shaped by Colombia’s conflict 05:10 Security fears around vote 07:00 Voters decide how Colombia will deal with armed groups 11:20 US relations under Colombia's next president #colombia #vote #protest #violence #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

ArcaMax

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· Jun 21, 2026

Oil, drugs and US relations hang in the balance as Colombians vote for president

Colombians are voting in one of the most polarized elections in the nation’s history, with the economic model, the war on drugs and relations with the US all hanging in the balance. Conservative lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella is seeking to ...

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Related coverage for "Colombia’s escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election": BERNAMA — Business : Colombia's Razor Sharp Presidential Race Sparks Dispute Over Vote Count. PolitiFact — Colombia's fast voting results aren't proof of cheating in California elections. CNN — What Colombia’s new president means for the fight against drugs. Breakthrough News — Trump’s far-right pick set to win in Colombia | w/ Zoe Alexandra. DW News — Will Colombia Elect a Far-Right President? | DW News. ArcaMax — Oil, drugs and US relations hang in the balance as Colombians vote for president